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• 'We believe we can put pressure on Chelsea' - Mead

  16-04-2025 00:04 via bbc.com
  
  Beth Mead celebrates her goal in the 5-1 victory over Leicester. [Getty Images]Arsenal forward Beth Mead believes her side can "put pressure on Chelsea" in the Women's Super League title race after her side's 5-1 thrashing of Leicester City cut the gap to the league leaders to three points.Sonia Bompastor's Chelsea side, who have a game in hand on Arsenal in second place, had led the Gunners by 10 points in January.Speaking after the victory at Emirates Stadium, Mead told BBC Sport: "We've been
  
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• Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace: Mateta's late chip puts Liverpool a point away from Premier League title

  23-04-2025 23:16 via nbcsports.com
  
  Arsenal managed to extend the Premier League title race until at least Sunday, but not in the fashion they would have hoped as Crystal Palace fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.WATCH —Arsenal v Crystal Palace full match replayThe Gunners got off to a rip-roaring start as Jakub Kiwior put the hosts ahead less than three minutes in, as he got on the end of Martin Odegaard's free kick and sent a perfectly placed looping header past Dean Henderson. The lead las
  
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• 🚨 Arsenal tighten grip on second despite PL draw with Palace

  23-04-2025 23:01 via onefootball.com
  
  🚨 Arsenal tighten grip on second despite PL draw with PalaceArsenal were held to a 2-2 Premier League draw against Crystal Palace as the Gunners fell 13 points behind league leaders Liverpool. 
  Scorers: Kiwior 3' Trossard 42'; Eze 27', Mateta 83'Arsenal took just three minutes to open the scoring as Jakub Kiwior raced onto meet Martin Ødegaard's free-kick with a powerful header.Palace hit back mid-way through the first half with Eberechi Eze thumping a fir
  
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• Palace’s Mateta punishes Arsenal muddle to leave Liverpool one point from title

  23-04-2025 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates after his smart finish punished slackness in the Arsenal defence.Photograph: Andy Rain/EPALiverpool’s coronation as Premier League champions will have to wait a few more days, although it’s now only a matter of when, not if. In a match that could have represented a microcosm of their domestic season, Arsenal appeared to be heading towards a narrow victory over a dogged Crystal Palace side after Jakub Kiwior and Leandro Trossard cancelled out Eberechi E
  
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• Mikel Arteta reaction — What did Arsenal boss say after conceding late equalizer vs Crystal Palace?

  23-04-2025 22:58 via nbcsports.com
  
  So, the Premier League title race will go until at least Sunday, when Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield (11:30 am ET), but only just barely after Arsenal conceded late and settled for a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace in north London on Tuesday.ARSENAL 2-2 CRYSTAL PALACE - Highlights, recap & analysisMikel Arteta's side remains largely focused on their upcoming UEFA Champions League semifinal tie against PSG which begins next Tuesday (3 pm ET), but the Gunners are still the only side
  
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• Coppa Italia: Inter 0-3 Milan (1-4 agg.) – Conceicao books second final in four months

  23-04-2025 22:55 via football-italia.net
  Coppa Italia: Inter 0-3 Milan (1-4 agg.) – Conceicao books second final in four monthsMilan booked a place in the Coppa Italia final, their second final in four months under Sergio Conceicao, with a 2-0 win in the second leg of their semi-final against rivals and Serie A leaders Inter thanks to a brace from the in-form Luka Jovic.There was no Marcus Thuram nor Denzel Dumfries available to Simone Inzaghi for tonight’s game. Hakan Calhanoglu was also rested at the beginning, replaced i
  
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• Macario’s double breaks Crystal Palace to put Chelsea on cusp of WSL title

  23-04-2025 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Catarina Macario (right) celebrates after scoring the first of her two goals.Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images/ReutersChelsea put their Champions League defeat against Barcelona behind them with a 4-0 victory against a 10-player Crystal Palace. Guro Reiten opened from the spot before Catarina Macario scored a brace. Mia Fishel rounded off the night to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Women’s Super League.Chelsea were always clear favourites coming into this game. The fort
  
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• Chelsea captain Bright makes 200th WSL appearance

  23-04-2025 22:37 via bbc.com
  
  Millie Bright has won 88 caps for England since 2016 [Getty Images]Chelsea captain Millie Bright has become the second player to make 200 appearances in the Women's Super League.The 31-year-old defender reached the milestone during Chelsea's 4-0 home win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday. Aston Villa midfielder Jordan Nobbs, who has played in every edition of the WSL, is the current record holder with 207 appearances. England international Bright made her first appearance in the WSL for Doncas
  
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• On-Loan Aston Villa Forward Wants To Join Barcelona: Should Flick Go For Him?

  23-04-2025 22:30 via the4thofficial.net
  
  On-Loan Aston Villa Forward Wants To Join Barcelona: Should Flick Go For Him?On Tuesday’s print edition, Sport mentioned that on-loan Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford wants to join Barcelona. It is understood that the England international, who is currently playing on loan from Manchester United, is still open to joining the Catalan club.Rashford’s Impressive Loan Spell At Villa ParkRashford has caught the eye during his loan spell at Aston Villa so far. He has put in a run of imp
  
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• Reason behind referee designation for VAR in Copa del Rey final draws fury

  23-04-2025 22:27 via football-espana.net
  Reason behind referee designation for VAR in Copa del Rey final draws furyReal Madrid and Barcelona will do battle in Seville on Saturday night in the Copa del Rey final, and rightly or probably wrongly, the referee will be at the centre of attention. However it is the designation of the VAR that has drawn criticism in the lead-up to the game.Los Blancos have been in a long-running mud-slinging campaign against the officials in Spain, while Barcelona have been no stranger to publicly decrying de
  
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• 🚑 Bad news for Boca Juniors ahead of the Superclásico

  23-04-2025 22:19 via onefootball.com
  
  🚑 Bad news for Boca Juniors ahead of the SuperclásicoThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.Fernando Gago faces setbacks ahead of Sunday's match against River Plate for Matchday 15 of the 2025 Opening Tournament of the Professional Football League (LPF).
  Four days before the Argentine Superclásico, Boca Juniors has some problems assembling the starting lineup. Fernando Gago has to mak
  
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• 🚨 Chelsea thrash Palace and boost WSL title pursuit

  23-04-2025 22:10 via onefootball.com
  
  🚨 Chelsea thrash Palace and boost WSL title pursuitChelsea Women cruised to a 4-0 home win over Crystal Palace as the Blues moved six points clear at the top of the WSL.
  Scorers: Reiten 22', Macário 24', 50', Fishel 64'Chelsea put early pressure on Palace and won a penalty after 20 minutes as Molly-Mae Sharpe handled in the area. Shae Yanez got a hand to Guro Reiten's following spot-kick that just about crept into the net.Minutes later, the Blues carved through Palace's
  
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• Manchester United Want To Sign Napoli Star For £40 million: Will The Deal Be Possible?

  23-04-2025 22:00 via the4thofficial.net
  
  Manchester United Want To Sign Napoli Star For £40 million: Will The Deal Be Possible?Manchester United have gone through a disastrous season in the Premier League this season, where they are languishing at the bottom of the points table. The only way they can play in Europe next season, if they can win the UEFA Europa League this season. One of the issues that they have faced this season in the Premier League is a lack of consistent goal-scoring abilities.The strikers like Rasmus Hojlund
  
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• “When can I go?!” – Manchester City midfielder reveals initial reaction to Pep Guardiola interest

  23-04-2025 22:00 via cityxtra.co.uk
  “When can I go?!” – Manchester City midfielder reveals initial reaction to Pep Guardiola interestNico Gonzalez has provided a detailed insight into his first few months at Manchester City, life in England and what it’s like working with Pep Guardiola in an in-house club interview.The 23-year-old has quickly established himself as a key player for Guardiola since his January arrival from Porto for £50 million to bolster Manchester City’s prospects in the holdin
  
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• Watch: Jovic’s towering header puts Milan ahead in Coppa Italia derby against Inter

  23-04-2025 21:57 via football-italia.net
  Watch: Jovic’s towering header puts Milan ahead in Coppa Italia derby against InterLuka Jovic capitalised on a perfect cross from Alex Jimenez to give Milan the lead in their Coppa Italia Derby della Madonnina clash against Inter.MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 23: Luka Jovic of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the coppa Italia Semi Final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzan
  
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• WATCH: Arda Guler scores as Real Madrid lead against Getafe

  23-04-2025 21:56 via football-espana.net
  WATCH: Arda Guler scores as Real Madrid lead against GetafeBarcelona’s victory over Mallorca on Tuesday means that the pressure is on Real Madrid to respond against Getafe, and they are doing so after taking the lead in their La Liga match at the Coliseum.Carlo Ancelotti opted to make several changes with a view to this weekend’s Copa del Rey final, and it is one of the rotated players that has opened the scoring. Arda Guler has found minutes hard to come by in recent months, but he
  
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• Second report links Real Madrid to 21-year-old left-back

  23-04-2025 21:52 via football-espana.net
  Second report links Real Madrid to 21-year-old left-backReal Madrid missed out on Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies earlier this season, with the Canadian penning a new long-term deal with the Bavarian side, having been courted by Los Blancos for over a year beforehand. It has thrown their plans at left-back into the air, with doubts over the futures of Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia.The Frenchman has again relapsed into a cycle of muscle injuries this season, which has hampered his Real Ma
  
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• 📈 Jović continues impressive scoring streak with opener against Inter

  23-04-2025 21:52 via onefootball.com
  
  📈 Jović continues impressive scoring streak with opener against InterSome players just love playing against rival opponents, and that is certainly true for Milan's Luka JovićThe Serbian landed the first blow in Milan's Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter, rising highest to heder in just after the half hour mark.Not only did the striker send the Rossoneri fans into raptures, but he continued his impressive goal return against Inter.🇷🇸👀 Luka Jovi
  
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• Villa hold talks over De Bruyne move - Thursday's gossip

  23-04-2025 21:51 via bbc.com
  
  Aston Villa consider a move for Kevin de Bruyne, Leeds could part company with Daniel Farke despite winning promotion to the Premier League, Liverpool and Manchester City among clubs interested in Milos Kerkez.Aston Villa have held internal discussions about a potential move for Manchester City's 33-year-old Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, who will leave Etihad Stadium this summer. (Sky Sports)Leeds are considering sacking manager Daniel Farke despite the German securing promotion back to th
  
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• UEFA Distributes £200M to Clubs with Liverpool Among Top Earners

  23-04-2025 21:50 via anfieldindex.com
  
  UEFA Distributes £200M to Clubs with Liverpool Among Top EarnersLiverpool’s UEFA Windfall Reflects Global Player InfluenceRecord UEFA Payout Reaches All Levels of FootballEuropean football’s commitment to its club ecosystem has taken a definitive financial step forward. UEFA’s latest €233 million (£200 million) disbursement through the Club Benefits Programme represents a landmark moment for teams across Europe, from top-flight giants to grassroots outfits. Liv
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur to ‘Reignite Interest’ in £40m Man United Star – Report

  23-04-2025 21:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur to ‘Reignite Interest’ in £40m Man United Star – ReportTottenham Hotspur Circling as Marcus Rashford Future Hangs in the BalanceTottenham Hotspur are reportedly set to reignite their interest in England international Marcus Rashford should Aston Villa opt against making his loan move from Manchester United permanent this summer. According to Football Transfers, Spurs are closely monitoring the situation, having previously considered a move during the Jan
  
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• Man Utd & Bayern interested in Alex Baena, Atletico want to sign him before the Club World Cup

  23-04-2025 21:48 via footballtoday.com
  
  Man Utd & Bayern interested in Alex Baena, Atletico want to sign him before the Club World CupVillarreal attacking midfielder Alex Baena is a wanted man this summer, with several European giants pursuing his signature.According to Eduardo Burgos, Atletico Madrid are keen on signing Baena, but Manchester United and Bayern Munich have also enquired about his services.The 23-year-old is one of the best creators in Europe, having registered 17 big chances this term in 27 league appearances. He t
  
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• Igor Tudor bemoans lack of attacking threat in Juventus’ loss to Parma

  23-04-2025 21:41 via getfootballnewsitaly.com
  
  Igor Tudor bemoans lack of attacking threat in Juventus’ loss to ParmaSerie A giants Juventus failed to beat Parma earlier today as the home side got all three points in a vital win for them.It was a first-half goal from Matteo Pellegrino that proved to be the difference for Parma, who pulled clear of the relegation zone and now are at 15th in the table.Juve are at fifth and while they are only one point behind Bologna, Roma are only two points behind them and Fiorentina are only three beh
  
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• 😲 Eze displays incredible technique to level against Arsenal

  23-04-2025 21:39 via onefootball.com
  
  😲 Eze displays incredible technique to level against ArsenalCrystal Palace made a horror start at the Emirates after conceding after just three minutes.After heavy recent away losses at Man City and Newcastle, Palace fans would be forgiven for thinking the worst on this occasion.However, the Eagles' talisman Eberechi Eze hit back mid-way through the first-half with an outrageous volley that cannoned off the post and into the net.That technique 😍 Eberechi Eze, what a finish.#
  
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• Serie A: Parma 1-0 Juventus – Pellegrino hands Tudor first defeat

  23-04-2025 21:36 via football-italia.net
  Serie A: Parma 1-0 Juventus – Pellegrino hands Tudor first defeatA Mateo Pellegrino goal shocked Juventus, giving Igor Tudor his first defeat as the Bianconeri’s coach.Juventus lost 1-0 away at Parma on Wednesday in a rescheduled Serie A fixture from Week 33.Dusan Vlahovic and Randal Kolo Muani started the game for the Bianconeri, with Kenan Yildiz not fully fit and available from the bench.Vlahovic had one of the best chances in the game, but his close-range attempt from a tight pos
  
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• Barcelona accept key starter will miss Copa del Rey final as new return date considered

  23-04-2025 21:36 via football-espana.net
  Barcelona accept key starter will miss Copa del Rey final as new return date consideredBarcelona are aiming to win the Copa del Rey this weekend, but they will have to do without one of their key starters for the showdown event against Real Madrid at La Cartuja.Against Leganes earlier this month, Alejandro Balde was forced off in the first half after suffering a muscle injury. Barcelona confirmed that the 21-year-old had sustained a hamstring problem at Butarque, and that meant that his involvem
  
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• Report: Man United monitoring Man City star Pep Guardiola called ‘special player’

  23-04-2025 21:30 via caughtoffside.com
  Report: Man United monitoring Man City star Pep Guardiola called ‘special player’Manchester United are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Manchester City midfielder James McAtee, according to The Telegraph.The Man City star is a versatile player who can play as a midfielder, winger and behind the striker.His tactical flexibility could be a key asset in Amorim’s preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, offering depth and dynamism in advanced midfield roles.The 22-year-old has s
  
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• Liverpool Going To Make A Last Offer To Retain Their World-Class Player: Will He Stay?

  23-04-2025 21:30 via the4thofficial.net
  
  Liverpool Going To Make A Last Offer To Retain Their World-Class Player: Will He Stay?Liverpool are favorites to win the Premier League this season but have some big decisions to make ahead of the summer transfer window. One of them is definitely about the future of their star right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Englishman has been one of the most important players at Liverpool, but his contract with the club ends at the end of the season.The Reds have not yet been able to reach an agreement
  
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• Liverpool to make last-ditch Trent Alexander-Arnold offensive as Real Madrid move approaches

  23-04-2025 21:28 via football-espana.net
  Liverpool to make last-ditch Trent Alexander-Arnold offensive as Real Madrid move approachesReal Madrid may not have made many decisions about their summer transfer window, but there are one or two certainties, at least from their perspective. One of them will be the departure of Jesus Vallejo at the end of his contract, and another will be the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold at the end of his Liverpool contract.Los Blancos have believed Alexander-Arnold to be more or less a done deal since Ja
  
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• Key Midfielder Open to New Arsenal Deal as Talks Continue

  23-04-2025 21:20 via eplindex.com
  
  Key Midfielder Open to New Arsenal Deal as Talks ContinuePartey and Arsenal in Talks as Midfield Strategy Takes ShapeContract Talks Reflect Partey’s Renewed ValueAs the season edges towards its climax, Arsenal’s off-pitch considerations are beginning to crystallise. One of the most pressing involves Thomas Partey, whose contract expires this summer. As David Ornstein reports in The Athletic, the club are now in talks with the 31-year-old over a potential extension — a move that
  
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